JOHNNY CROW'S PARTY
Johnny Crow Plied rake and hoe And improved his little garden And the eagle Looked quite regal In Johnny Crow’s garden And the cockatoo Said "Comment-vous portez vous?" And the gander Didn’t understand her, But the flamingo Talked the same lingo . And the bear Sang a sentimental air; But the giraffe Was inclined to laugh Even the duckling Couldn’t help chuckling Then the snake Got entangled with the rake In Johnny Crow’s garden And the cock Had a very nasty knock So the hen said "We'll never come again To Johnny Crow’s garden!" And the sheep Went to sleep, And the armadillo Used him for a pillow; And the porcupine ; Said "Wake me up it for talk you pine!" And the kangaroo Tried to paint the roses blue Till the camel Swallowed the enamel, And the reindeer Said "Pm sorry for your pain, dear!" In Johnny Crow’s garden So the chimpanzee Put on the kettle for teas And the Seal Made a very big meal While the sole Shared a muffin with the mole In Johnny Crow’s garden. Then they picked the flowers And wandered in the maze And before they went their several ways They all joined together In a hearty vote of praise Of Johnny Crow and his garden.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 4, Issue 103, 13 June 1941, Page 47
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214JOHNNY CROW'S PARTY New Zealand Listener, Volume 4, Issue 103, 13 June 1941, Page 47
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